
September Saturdays: World – Wide Day of Play. Life Sized Battleship
We are participating in the world wild Day of Play with ACM and Nickelodeon. The day of play encourages families and friends to get outside. The museum’s side yard will […]
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We are participating in the world wild Day of Play with ACM and Nickelodeon. The day of play encourages families and friends to get outside. The museum’s side yard will […]

Have you ever explored history after the sun sets? Experience the Hackley and Hume Historic Site After Dark! This unique evening tour invites you to discover the Site in a whole new light. Learn about the lumbering business, the Hackley and Hume families, and life during the Victorian Era in Muskegon. Gather your friends or […]
In preparation for Lumber Barons Ball Presents: Operation – Victory Bash on October 4, 2025, the Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be closed today.

Join us at the Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business and Industry for one day each month where we are open free to the public. This year our overarching theme is commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Each of these Saturdays will have a different theme to highlight our collection and Muskegon’s contributions […]

Don’t miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents! Bring your family and friends to tour the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era before we close for the season. This is the museum’s way to say “thank you” to […]

Travel Back to the 1940s! Come celebrate the 80th Anniversary of WWII’s victory at Lumber Barons Ball Presents: Operation – Victory Bash on October 4, 2025. Hosted by the Lakeshore Museum Center, this unforgettable evening features 1940s-era charm, big band music, wartime décor, and the enduring spirit of the Greatest Generation. Step back in time with high-energy, […]

Don’t miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents! Bring your family and friends to tour the Hackley and Hume Historic Site, the Fire Barn Museum, and the Scolnik House of the Depression Era before we close for the season. This is the museum’s way to say “thank you” to […]

You are invited to join a special Play and Learn program at the Lakeshore Museum Center on the second and fourth Thursdays. “Little Learners” is a free literacy-based program for Muskegon County infants and toddlers ages 0-4. During this program, participants will be invited to join us for story time and free play with themed […]
The Muskegon Museum of History & Science will be closing at 3 PM on Friday, October 10, for special programming. We appreciate your understanding!

Join us for the Hackley & Hume Flashlight Tour! Experience these historic homes in a whole new light on a 60-minute interactive adventure. With flashlights in hand, you and your group will explore the hidden corners of the Hackley and Hume Houses, uncovering their beauty, intrigue, and the fascinating stories of the lives-and deaths-of those […]